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Taiwan Is Investigating Coloured Face Masks To See If They Contain Cancer-Causing Dyes
Coloured face masks can be easily found on Malaysian e-commerce sites, being sold for as low as RM5.85 for 50 pieces.
By Yap Wan Xiang â 08 Jan 2021, 06:39 PM
The health authorities in Taiwan are investigating whether or not coloured face masks in the market contain illegal azo dyes â a substance known to be carcinogenic and toxic
According to Taiwan News, the authorities previous inspections only focused on face masks ability to filter out viruses.
But as of late, with more coloured face masks being sold in the market, concerns are running high on whether these face masks are safe for use.
Colored face masks to be inspected for harmful substances
01/03/2021 11:01 PM
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Taipei, Jan. 3 (CNA) Taiwan s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection will begin random inspections of colored face masks on Monday to check if the products contain toxic substances, such as some regulated azo dye components.
The bureau under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is planning to purchase 70 regular face masks from physical stores and online shops for the safety check, Lai Chun-chieh (賴俊杰), chief of the bureau s inspection section, said on Sunday.
The inspections will also determine whether the amount of formaldehyde exceeds the legal limit, he said, adding that the results of the inspection will be available in two weeks at the soonest.